Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' Trough | Portugese Laurel (110 Litre Trough 100 x 180cm)

Perfect for instant privacy. These would be perfect for surrounding a patio area. Dense, bushy, evergreen shrub with large glossy, dark green leaves. It makes an excellent hedging plant, and can cope with deep shade under trees was well as full sun. Small white flowers are produced on spikes in mid-spring, followed by cherry red berries which are harmful if eaten.

What to know
- Position: full sun, partial shade or shade
- Soil: moist but well-drained soil, except shallow chalk
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: April
- Flower colour: white
- Other features: a very versatile hedging shrub
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- 160-170cm Tall in a 60 litre trough.

Garden care
When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Prune in either spring or summer. Mature plants can tolerate hard pruning in spring, cutting back to the old wood.